UNDERSTANDING YOUR NSO02/21/19 - NEASOGreetings NEASO!
Attached is the powerpoint presentation given at our last general membership meeting by Kelley Clouser, our National Staff Organization (NSO) Regional Director.
Please take a moment to review for a greater understanding of the benefits of NSO for NEASO.

UAW Local 4911 Bargaining Update02/21/19 - UAW Local 4911Sisters and Brothers,
The Bargaining Team met with Sparrow and the Federal Mediator yesterday and mediation is in full swing. I would like to thank the Bargaining Team for a long day of Collective Bargaining.

What America Can Learn From ‘Roma’02/21/19 - Teamsters Local 355Feb. 21, 2019 | OPINION | In [this Video Op-Ed], a domestic worker calls on Congress to pass the first National Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. While labor protections exist for factory workers, truck drivers, teachers, they do not exist for domestic and care workers. This bill would end their exclusion.

Blog: The Truth About What’s Really Behind The “Operational Emergency” Declared By Southwest Airlines02/20/19 - AMFAFebruary 20, 2019 -- Southwest’s statement on February 19 scapegoating its own Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) for their so-called “Operational Emergency” is a confluence of mistruths — and we countered it immediately. But we wanted to address additional questions — namely, what is really behind the “unprecedented number of out-of-service aircraft,” as described by COO Mike Van de Ven. It order to really understand what’s going on, we need to look at the timeline of events...

New Social Security Legislation Introduced 02/20/19 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIOOn Feb. 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced S. 478, the “Expand Social Security Act,” legislation that would expand benefits and add almost 50 years of solvency to the program. Social Security, in its current form, is paying out more money to recipients than it takes in, and will no longer be able to pay out full benefits by 2034. A companion bill, H.R.

AEI Secretary of the Americas Regarding Aviation Safety02/20/19 - AMFAFebruary 20, 2019 -- Our affiliation with the Aircraft Engineers International (AEI) has benefits that flow in both directions. As an affiliate, AMFA participates with AEI and learns about global aviation issues that pertain to licensed aircraft maintenance technician/engineers worldwide. Likewise, we share information from the United States regarding aviation issues that we face, from contract negotiations to maintenance practices. Most recently, we have shared AIR21 Whistleblower filings and subsequent safety issues that have been the subject of so much media attention at Southwest and American Airlines.

Knights Baseball Tickets02/20/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWUThe Charlotte Area Local has purchased season tickets to the Charlotte Knights 2019 season. We will be drawing names from those submitted by 9:00am on March 18th. We will be drawing two sets of tickets, 2 tickets each. Full set of rules and Selection Form are attached.

JCBA Update 02.15.201902/19/19 - TWU Local 568Brothers and Sisters,
Negotiations continued in Atlanta this week. The Executive Negotiators and the full negotiating committees continued working together at each step of the process and all were fully updated.
The company’s hard-line attack on the work Association members do, our Scope, continued throughout the week.

JCBA Update 01.18.201902/19/19 - TWU Local 568The TWU/IAM Association Executive Negotiating Committee this week met in full session with American Airlines under the auspices of National Mediation Board Mediators, Jim Mackenzie and Eva Durham, in San Francisco, CA.

Response to Statement from Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer, Mike Van de Ven02/19/19 - AMFAFebruary 19, 2019 -- Southwest Airline’s scapegoating of its expert Aircraft Maintenance Technicians does not bode well for the airline’s safe operations. Safety is, and always will be, our number one priority. For Southwest's leadership to connect the airline’s self-declared “operational emergency” to collective bargaining negotiations is simply an attempt to divert attention away from the airline’s safety issues. The FAA has condemned the carrier’s “capitulation of airworthiness” and Southwest has confessed that it has flown passengers in unairworthy aircraft. These glaring issues and the widespread pressuring of aircraft maintenance technicians by the airline were exposed in the recent CBS News report.

Teamsters Stand With Immigrants Because Immigrant Rights are Worker Rights!02/19/19 - Teamsters local 570Feb. 18, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | [Last] week, immigrant workers from multiple Unions from across the U.S. traveled to our Nation’s Capital in Washington D.C. to participate in a Day of Action organized by Working Families United. Among the participants was our Local 396 Brother Jorge Mancia who traveled from Westminster California to Washington D.C.

Teamsters Stand With Immigrants Because Immigrant Rights are Worker Rights!02/19/19 - Teamsters Local 355Feb. 18, 2019 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | [Last] week, immigrant workers from multiple Unions from across the U.S. traveled to our Nation’s Capital in Washington D.C. to participate in a Day of Action organized by Working Families United. Among the participants was our Local 396 Brother Jorge Mancia who traveled from Westminster California to Washington D.C.

Immediate Call to Action!!!02/19/19 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.To All Colorado Law Enforcement Officers,
We need your help in defeating legislation that will impact your right to privacy and increase your exposure to civil action.

Teamsters Celebrate Black History Month02/18/19 - Teamsters Local 492
Since 1903, the Teamsters Union has been at the forefront of the struggle for workers’ rights in North America. During Black History Month, Teamsters honor the contributions of African-Americans in our nation’s history and their important place in the union today.

UFCW Celebrates Black History Month02/18/19 - UFCW Minority CoalitionThe month of February is Black History Month–a time to remember and celebrate the rich history of African Americans, the achievements of the civil rights movement and the work of new social justice leaders.
Black History Month dates back to 1926, when historian Carter G.

New York Labor Didn’t Shrink from Confronting Amazon02/18/19 - Teamsters Local 355Feb. 18, 2019 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | […] The AFL-CIO, the Teamsters and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) were intent on using Amazon’s New York ambitions as a way to get a union inside Amazon.

Job Posting-Organizer @ LU 65902/18/19 - IBEW Local 659IBEW Local Union 659 is currently seeking:
Membership Development Representative
(Organizer)
February 18, 2019
This job opening is a Full Time Permanent Staff Position.
Local Union 659 offers a competitive wage and benefit package, which includes health and welfare insurance, pension, vacation and sick leave.

New York Labor Didn’t Shrink from Confronting Amazon02/18/19 - Teamsters Local 992Feb. 18, 2019 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | […] The AFL-CIO, the Teamsters and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) were intent on using Amazon’s New York ambitions as a way to get a union inside Amazon.

IBT Appointment02/18/19 - Teamsters Local 776
Recently Local 776 UPS Business Agent Dave Licht was appointed by the IBT to the Teamsters/UPS National Grievance Committee. The NGC meets three times a year to render decisions on disputes pertaining to the National Master portion of the Teamsters/UPS agreement. Decisions reached by the committee affect all Teamster members working under the National Agreement.

New York Labor Didn’t Shrink from Confronting Amazon02/18/19 - Teamsters Local 888Feb. 18, 2019 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | […] The AFL-CIO, the Teamsters and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) were intent on using Amazon’s New York ambitions as a way to get a union inside Amazon.

YRC, New Penn Negotiations02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 776YRC negotiations continue on national items; some supplements commence....

Collective Action02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 776The Labor Wire
Last year marked the biggest surge in collective action in decades. One month into...

State of Operational Emergency02/15/19 - AMFA Local 32AMFA–SWA Members:
By letter dated February 15, 2019, Southwest’s Sr. Director Tech Ops Production Lonnie Warren
declared a State of Operational Emergency which imposes extra-contractual demands with
respect to the services of our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Inspectors with the explicit
threat of termination if they fail to comply.

Memo: State of Operational Emergency02/15/19 - AMFAFebruary 15, 2019 -- By letter dated February 15, 2019, Southwest’s Sr. Director Tech Ops Production Lonnie Warren declared a State of Operational Emergency which imposes extra-contractual demands with respect to the services of our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Inspectors with the explicit threat of termination if they fail to comply. This declaration of a State of Operation Emergency occurs just eleven (11) days after a CBS News report detailing the efforts of Southwest maintenance to resist coercive pressure to ignore aircraft damage and the FAA’s confirmation of the degraded safety culture at Southwest. The CBS report exposed a problem so severe that two United States Senators have called for a congressional investigation.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers02/15/19 - Teamsters local 570Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

OSHA 10 (2 Day class)02/15/19 - IATSE Local 33The Training Committee is offering OSHA 10 GES. *This is a two day class*
Local 33 will offer this class on March 15th-16th 2019 at 7:30AM. This class will be located at Local 33's office. If you would like to reserve a seat in the class, please use the link below.
In your response please put your name and name in the subject line.

Probationary Orientation Class02/15/19 - IATSE Local 33The Training Committee is offering Probationary Orientation class.
The class will take place on March 14th 2019 at 1:30PM at the Local 33 office. Please wear work clothes, tools and work shoes.
Please show up on time.

Are you collecting on all your Pensions?02/15/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4We have been recently contacted by the National Pension Fund regarding Local 458M members that have not collected their pension benefit. Please review the following list of people and if you see someone you know have them contact the National Pension Fund at (630) 871-7733 or the District Council 4 Office at (630) 668-4337.

Taxes..... are fun02/15/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4
It’s that time again! Just a few reminders when you are filing your taxes this year.
Union Dues are no longer tax deductible (thank the new administration)
If you have the Union Health Care Program the 1095 Forms (Health Care Tax Forms) will begin to hit the mail the week of February 25th.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 992Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 355Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

A Record Number of US Workers Went on Strike in 201802/14/19 - Teamsters local 570Feb. 14, 2019 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Last year’s labor unrest started with strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states. A record number of US workers went on strike or stopped working in 2018 because of labor disputes with employers, according to new data released Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

RRB Announces Spring 2019 Pre-Retirement Seminars02/14/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad SignalmenThe U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced its schedule of Pre-Retirement Seminars for the spring of 2019.
Designed for railroad employees and spouses planning to retire within five years, Pre-Retirement Seminars will familiarize attendees with the retirement benefits available to them, and also guide them through the application process.

Sign the Petition! Protect Public Safety!02/14/19 - IBEW Local 332Brothers and Sisters, please read the information and sign the petition urging the CSLB to ensure that battery energy storage systems are installed by skilled and qualified C-10 licensed contractors! Please follow the link below.
https://safeenergystorage.